2024 Comrades Marathon Details
The exact date for the 2024 Comrades Marathon is still to be confirmed. Do not book any flights until confirmed details are known and we have advised you of the package choices.
Whilst we expect 2024 will be an Up Run, starting in Durban at 5.30am on Sunday 9th June 2024 and finishing in Pietermaritzburg at 5.30pm this is yet to be confirmed by Comrades Marathon. Regardless you can be sure of Marathon Tours & Travel support.
Back to Back
2023 saw 16072 Comrades Marathon runners on the start line and 14896 finishers, an astounding 92,68% finish rate which is recorded as the highest ever finishing rate in the race’s 102 year history. Any novice who completed 2023 will receive a back to back medal in addition to their Comrades Marathon medal when finishing 2024 before the cut off time.
Time Limits & Cut Offs:
The race will have batch wave starts and be timed “mat-to-mat”. The cut-off times for these points will be confirmed in the final race instructions. For more specific information please refer directly to the Comrades website
Qualification Requirement:
All entrants are required to meet the Comrades Marathon qualifying criteria. Failure to meet the qualifying criteria will result in your entry being rejected. Generally speaking you need to have completed a standard marathon in a time of sub 4 hours 50 minutes and between the preceding September and May. For more specific information please refer directly to the Comrades website.
Minimum Age:
20 years old